Fixing Delilah

Teen & Young Adult Fiction about Depression & Mental Illness

Author: Sarah Ockler

Things in Delilah Hannaford’s life have a tendency to fall apart.She used to be a good student, but she can’t seem to keep it together anymore. Her “boyfriend” isn’t much of a boyfriend. And her mother refuses to discuss the fight that divided their family eight years ago. Falling apart, it seems, is a Hannaford tradition.Over a summer of new friendships, unexpected romanc….Read More

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